Daily National Intelligencer

To the Patrons of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald.

The suspension of the Herald has doubtless been a subject of surprise to you, as well as pain to myself. I must say, indeed, that it has caused me great distress of mind, and I can truly add, in no small measure on your account. At the same time, I have the consolation to know, that it has certainly not been owing to any fault of mine, but solely to the rash and illegal act of a man, who ought to have been the last in the world to become the enemy of the paper. In a few words Mr. Patrick Corrigan, nephew of the late Mr. O'Connor, administrator upon his estate, has thought proper to enter into the office, and still holds possession, as with force of arms. His conduct, however, will soon be brought before the proper authority, & doubtless receive the reward which it deserves. Till then, respect to myself and be laws of the land constrains me to suppress the feelings which the occasion so strongly provokes. In the mean time, this suspension, I hope, will be of short continuance, and, at any rate, will not be very long. I am already making arrangements to renew the publication of the Herald in a few days, or a few weeks at furthest. The partnership of our late firm having been dissolved by the death of my partner, it is my intention, with the blessing of Heaven, to improve the good will which our past labors have honestly gained for our press, by continuing the paper in my own name. This is a right which the law of my country gives me, and which I shall neither yield to violence, nor, I trust, forfeit by misconduct. As it is my intention to re-issue the Herald in a new and improved dress, I appeal to you all with confidence for your support in this hour of need. The generous offers of friendship and assistance, which I have already received, excite feelings which I have not power to express.

THOS G. BROUGHTON.
Norfolk, Va. July 20-